Eva Lighthiser Is Suing for Her Future—Again
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Eva Lighthiser Is Suing for Her Future—Again

As the lead plaintiff in Lighthiser v. Trump, Eva Lighthiser returns to the courtroom nearly two years after her groundbreaking role in Held v. State of Montana, a landmark case that secured constitutional protections against fossil fuel harms in her home state. Now, facing a new challenge on the federal stage, Eva opens up about why she continues to fight for climate justice, the personal toll of defending her rights in court, and what winning this case would mean for her generation’s future—both legally and personally.

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Why Every Ton of Greenhouse Gas Pollution Matters for Children’s Health 
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Why Every Ton of Greenhouse Gas Pollution Matters for Children’s Health 

Climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, is the most profound health threat facing children today—and their greatest opportunity for health improvement if we act. As both a practicing pediatrician and the Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, I witness firsthand how the climate crisis affects children’s bodies, minds, and futures. This is not an abstract threat or one that lies far in the future; it is harming children right now. 

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